Despite Chicago being ripe for the picking, even without Le Toux and Casey, the Union failed to get numbers forward and put the kind of pressure on the Fire that would yield a desperately needed result.
Tag: Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire
In pictures: Union 1-1 Fire
PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at the draw with Chicago.
“Sickening”: Reaction to Fire draw, PA senator wants release of WC report, more
Recaps, reaction to dispiriting draw with Chicago. Ives says blame Sak. Bob Casey wants FIFA to release investigation report. No player boycott of Women’s World Cup planned. More.
Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 1-1 Fire
Video and transript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and video of locker room interviews with Rais Mbolhi, Antoine Hoppenot, Danny Cruz and Amobi Okugo. Also postgame quote sheet.
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Chicago Fire
Amobi Okugo was nearly the hero for the Union, but in the end, Rais Mbolhi’s blunder made the headlines, with the Union settling for a 1-1 draw against Chicago.
“We know the urgency”: Fire previews, are NYRB’s days numbered, Women’s WC lawsuit filed, more
Union-Fire previews. SI report says Red Bull losing interest in New York franchise. Discrimination lawsuit over use of articial turf at Women’s World Cup filed. More.